Mechanical actuation of thrust units has been found to be lightest and most desirable method for stabilizing electrically propelled vehicle during thrusting phase of Jupiter flyby mission; nominal mission, spacecraft disturbances, attitude control options and basic selection criteria are noted; mechanical actuator types are discussed and actuator requirements stated; initial mechanism design for accomplishing necessary movement with required accuracy and reliability is detailed. (31896)
Attitude control of electrically propelled spacecraft utilizing primary thrust system
ASME Aviation Space -- Progress Prospects
ASME Annual Aviation and Space Conference ; 1968 ; United States , Beverly Hills, CA Control
1968
7 pages
Conference paper
English
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